Different Body Type, Different Swimwear Style
There is one consideration, "What kind of swimsuit looks best on me? What do I wear that will put emphasis on my positive features and distract from my not-so-flattering areas?"
First of all, we don't put swimsuits on our bodies to make the suit look good - suits are worn to make our bodies look good - so choose one that brings out the best of YOU. Find a suit that accentuates the positives about YOUR body. How do you do that? Check out the body features and body types below and decide which best describes you. Then read which swimsuit styles flatter YOUR figure.
It's not about body size - it's about what makes YOU look and feel good about YOU. It's about making the body you have look its best. It's not about size either - don't be alarmed if your swimsuit is a size larger than your clothing size - that's usually the case for everyone.
Full bottom: (hips & thighs are larger than the bust)
Best style: skirted suits and strapless styles. Eye-catching tops draw attention upward.
Full busted: (broad or large in bust area)
Best style: higher neckline or built-in bra for support. Tankinis are ideal. Halters also work well; they support, hold up bust & flatter your figure.
Full center: (round figure, not much definition to the figure)
Best style: bottoms should have high cut legs; will make you look longer, leaner. Enhancing bust with underwire or padded top will make your waist look smaller giving the illusion of more of an hour glass. Vertical lines or shapes that angel up or down also "lengthen" the body.
Hour glass: (shapely, small waist, larger hips & bust)
Best style: you are one of the few fortunate ones. You have a variety of choices. Most anything looks good on you.
Long & slender: (curveless)
Best style: florals, prints and stripes give the illusion of curves.
Small bust: petite or muscular chests
Best style: tops with underwire & padding offer a "cleavage" look. Sweetheart, v-neck or scoop necklines enhance the bust line also.
Large stomach: rounded or protruding upper and/or lower abdomen
Best style: camouflage it with floral prints or vertical stripes. If you're small busted also, wear an underwire or padded top to enhance your bust and make your figure appear more evened out. Higher cut legs also give you the appearance of looking longer and leaner. Higher waist bottoms or bikini bottom with higher cut legs are great; they give the illusion of a flatter stomach. Tankini tops are a good way to cover the stomach area.
Thick thighs: extra muscular or very large upper legs
Best style: no boy-leg bottoms; they make your legs look stocky. Instead, try a bottom with a high waist and high cut legs to make the legs appear longer and leaner.
Athletic body: broad shoulders & small bust, muscular arms & legs
Best style: padded top gives appearance of cleavage. Asymmetrical necklines & midriff cutaways distract attention from broad shoulders & long torso.
First of all, we don't put swimsuits on our bodies to make the suit look good - suits are worn to make our bodies look good - so choose one that brings out the best of YOU. Find a suit that accentuates the positives about YOUR body. How do you do that? Check out the body features and body types below and decide which best describes you. Then read which swimsuit styles flatter YOUR figure.
It's not about body size - it's about what makes YOU look and feel good about YOU. It's about making the body you have look its best. It's not about size either - don't be alarmed if your swimsuit is a size larger than your clothing size - that's usually the case for everyone.
Full bottom: (hips & thighs are larger than the bust)
Best style: skirted suits and strapless styles. Eye-catching tops draw attention upward.
Full busted: (broad or large in bust area)
Best style: higher neckline or built-in bra for support. Tankinis are ideal. Halters also work well; they support, hold up bust & flatter your figure.
Full center: (round figure, not much definition to the figure)
Best style: bottoms should have high cut legs; will make you look longer, leaner. Enhancing bust with underwire or padded top will make your waist look smaller giving the illusion of more of an hour glass. Vertical lines or shapes that angel up or down also "lengthen" the body.
Hour glass: (shapely, small waist, larger hips & bust)
Best style: you are one of the few fortunate ones. You have a variety of choices. Most anything looks good on you.
Long & slender: (curveless)
Best style: florals, prints and stripes give the illusion of curves.
Small bust: petite or muscular chests
Best style: tops with underwire & padding offer a "cleavage" look. Sweetheart, v-neck or scoop necklines enhance the bust line also.
Large stomach: rounded or protruding upper and/or lower abdomen
Best style: camouflage it with floral prints or vertical stripes. If you're small busted also, wear an underwire or padded top to enhance your bust and make your figure appear more evened out. Higher cut legs also give you the appearance of looking longer and leaner. Higher waist bottoms or bikini bottom with higher cut legs are great; they give the illusion of a flatter stomach. Tankini tops are a good way to cover the stomach area.
Thick thighs: extra muscular or very large upper legs
Best style: no boy-leg bottoms; they make your legs look stocky. Instead, try a bottom with a high waist and high cut legs to make the legs appear longer and leaner.
Athletic body: broad shoulders & small bust, muscular arms & legs
Best style: padded top gives appearance of cleavage. Asymmetrical necklines & midriff cutaways distract attention from broad shoulders & long torso.
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